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Dramaturgie

dramaturgy

noun dra-ma-tur-GEE Rare
Arts & Culture Performance

Origin: from Greek 'dramatourgia'

Also means

narrative structure of a play or film

Usage Note

Dramaturgie refers both to the craft of dramatic composition and to the dramaturgical department of a theatre (Dramaturgie as an institution). A Dramaturg advises the director on text and production concept.

Examples

"Die Dramaturgie des Stücks war geschickt auf den Höhepunkt hin aufgebaut."

Natural Translation

The dramaturgy of the play was cleverly built towards the climax.

Literal Translation

The dramaturgy of the piece was cleverly towards the climax built up.

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